“My Journey to my Destiny”
Well how correct the name is I don know, but sounds cool right.
Chapter 1
The Preparation
It was a day of 26th Oct, 2006, time was say around 7:00 PM India, I was hinted by my PM, that I might have to leave UK the next day. I was surprised as I have expected something from them, but that early I was not sure. The problem seems to be my WP (Work Permit). I have got the WP long back as I was supposed to go for a UK short trip, but that got to no where. So as per the directions, if a person avails a WP then within 6 months, he/she needs to get travel. My WP issue date was 28th Mar and hence 6 months will get over on 28th Oct. this is why my managers needs me at least by 28th Oct to UK. So by night on 26th, they were 90% sure that I will be going to UK. The night was a bad night for me as I was confused as to what to do or not. I called my parents and asked them what to do. They told me its your decision and you only decide. My parents always been supportive and knows that I will do good only and that encourages me a lot. Well while talking with them, I can feel the desire to see me before I leave anywhere. In India if you go anywhere, its ok, you can come anytime you want, but abroad is something that is not feasible and the sole of anyone that goes is to earn money and save. Well that night I also discussed my friends and room mates and I got a mixed response. Some of them were praying that my trip gets delayed and I heartily love that from them as it make me feel that some ppl are there that will miss me when I wont be there. I have really got so many good friends far far better than me in all the respects. Well that night I just get all the stuffs ready and talked with my parents and friends late night. I tried to sleep. It was already 3 AM and I was just waiting for the sun to show his face. I got up by 6. I kept the alarm for 5 but didn’t know it rang or not. It was raining heavily and continued for the whole day. Well I get to the office by 7:15 AM and was very much tensed as to whats gonna happen next. I was praying that something will happen and my trip gets postponed for sometime. If that happens then I have to again re apply for my WP and it would have taken atleast 15 days. Well I was waiting for my PM Senthil sir. I waited till 9 and I didn’t get any hint of him. I then went for breakfast with my colleague Srijeet. He too asked whats the status and I was not having any answer as I too don’t know what will be my future in the next 8 hours. Well I finished off my break fast and checked if my PM came or not. There I came to know he was on leave for today. Friday always being a fun day for me, but that day I was just hoping to get over asap. Well the next thing I did was talked with my Operational Head Balaji. He told me that you have to go today anyhow. I asked him whether it can be postponed, he told me that we don’t have enough time to apply for a new WP. Well I had to agree on that. There then my tension started and they also at a time started my travel formalities. The rain was still on its full flow. I was thinking that the Chennai clouds were crying hearing this news and they came to know a day back itselfJ. So the whole day went like that, I have to couple of documents and need to collect my tickets, money and medical reports. Mani helped me via his friend to sign the overseas agreement. Once again thanks a lot to Mani and your friend who took the trouble in rain for the sake of me. Thanks a lot buddy, miss u. then I called my friend and colleague Vinhodh and asked him that we need to go to collect my reports and tickets. To be very frank, I didn’t gave him any option and I know he didn’t even mind in helping me in such a whether. Also I called my parents and updated them about my travel. Called my two very dear friends Kavi and Varsh and asked them to come asap. Also I called all my friends school, college, ILP, relationship and told them that I will be leaving today night. So all this happen in that single day and I cam back to office at 7 PM and was ready to go home as I need to prepare and pack my luggages. Also I called my room mate Abhi to get the cosmetic stuffs as I wont be having any time to buy. He too didn’t oppose or I didn’t gave him any option I say. Well just met all of my friends and departed. I can see the sadness and feeling that they gonna miss me when I wont be here. Well that’s what I wanted, that when I leave ppl should miss me and I think I have given them to the best of I can. I packed my bags and was ready for the airport. Once again I wanna thank all of them who were there during my good and bad times in Motorola. Well to mention my team is the best. Dev, Sudhir, Kavitha, Varshini, Priya, Sreedhar, Mani, Vinhodh, and my Kodai group, ILP mates and my never forgetting room mates Amit, Vicki, Abhishek and Prabhjot. All gave me good luck and best wishes.
Ok now its time for my journey details. I cant imagine I have written such a big mailJ. Well I think its what everyone feels away from home and India. I reached airport by 12 midnight with my room mate Abhi. My flight was at 4:15. Actually, i had flight from Chennai to Dubai and then Dubai to London. I was supposed to reach London by 2:15 PM UK tim ours will b in the evening. I was still talking with my friends and I was updating every action to my parents. The phone was ringing all the time. I have to change my battery with Kavi’s. everyone called and wish me luck. I then check in for security by 1 AM. Again It was a big queue. Ok finally I get passed the security, I was carrying one suitecase and a handbag. I then directly went to the boarding counter. There also, it was damn slow and I waited in the queue for almost 30 mins. When my turn came, I was a bit worried as to know how much weight I was carrying. It was totally 34 Kg. 25.5 the suitecase and rest hand bag. I was carrying all my docs and report in that and also the ticket. I went through that, gave my suitecase to the emirates and collect my tickets. I got two tickets, one from Chennai to Dubai and the other one was from Dubai to London. I then finally called up my parents and talked being in India. My mother cried and I couldn’t stop my emotions. Well I asked her not to worry and talked with my father and sister. I then asked Abhi to leave and told him all the best. I then went to the immigration check and there he examined my passport and asked me few questions reg my reason of travel, is it ur first travel to abroad, any doc that ur company gave to you…. I then cleared the immigration and went in directly for security check. There I was asked to remove all the stuffs except clothing J. I then was all set to wait for the flight. I called my friend and talked with her for an hour and she adviced me all the things. I was supposed to wait for more than an hour and hence while talking with her, the time went like a rocket. Then the announcement came for all the passengers travelling in flight no 543, please proceed to the gate. I again stood in line and waiting for the line to progress. It was a moment of mixed reactions. Happiness, excitement, sadness, a feeling of something I m gonna miss, my parents, my friends, my Motorola, JNR, HR of my JNRJ all came into my mind. Well I get in the plane and it was a biggie. I cheked in and searched my seat and got myself comfortable. Again luck played with me and I was surrounded by guysL. In plane there was a middle line and I was sitting on the left side. Thank GOD I didn’t get a seat in the middle. I was still tensed. Well the air hostesses were walking around and were checking all the security things for each and every passenger. Finally the time 4:15 arrived and the captain announced that we gonna take off soon. I was looking outside the window. People were trying to sleep, but I want to enjoy this moment of my life. I also opened the TV screen and set my option for the forward camera of the plane so that I can see each and every moment. People next to me were trying to sleep, but I don wanna loose this moment with my sleep. If I would have slept for the whole time, I would have nothing to write for you people. I have sacrificed my sleep for this mailJ, just kidding. The plane took off and I was flying in air. I have never imagined and thought all this gonna happen in a single day. I cried for a moment that I left India, where I stayed for 24 years and it gave me so many things that I cant even describe.
Well how correct the name is I don know, but sounds cool right.
Chapter 1
The Preparation
It was a day of 26th Oct, 2006, time was say around 7:00 PM India, I was hinted by my PM, that I might have to leave UK the next day. I was surprised as I have expected something from them, but that early I was not sure. The problem seems to be my WP (Work Permit). I have got the WP long back as I was supposed to go for a UK short trip, but that got to no where. So as per the directions, if a person avails a WP then within 6 months, he/she needs to get travel. My WP issue date was 28th Mar and hence 6 months will get over on 28th Oct. this is why my managers needs me at least by 28th Oct to UK. So by night on 26th, they were 90% sure that I will be going to UK. The night was a bad night for me as I was confused as to what to do or not. I called my parents and asked them what to do. They told me its your decision and you only decide. My parents always been supportive and knows that I will do good only and that encourages me a lot. Well while talking with them, I can feel the desire to see me before I leave anywhere. In India if you go anywhere, its ok, you can come anytime you want, but abroad is something that is not feasible and the sole of anyone that goes is to earn money and save. Well that night I also discussed my friends and room mates and I got a mixed response. Some of them were praying that my trip gets delayed and I heartily love that from them as it make me feel that some ppl are there that will miss me when I wont be there. I have really got so many good friends far far better than me in all the respects. Well that night I just get all the stuffs ready and talked with my parents and friends late night. I tried to sleep. It was already 3 AM and I was just waiting for the sun to show his face. I got up by 6. I kept the alarm for 5 but didn’t know it rang or not. It was raining heavily and continued for the whole day. Well I get to the office by 7:15 AM and was very much tensed as to whats gonna happen next. I was praying that something will happen and my trip gets postponed for sometime. If that happens then I have to again re apply for my WP and it would have taken atleast 15 days. Well I was waiting for my PM Senthil sir. I waited till 9 and I didn’t get any hint of him. I then went for breakfast with my colleague Srijeet. He too asked whats the status and I was not having any answer as I too don’t know what will be my future in the next 8 hours. Well I finished off my break fast and checked if my PM came or not. There I came to know he was on leave for today. Friday always being a fun day for me, but that day I was just hoping to get over asap. Well the next thing I did was talked with my Operational Head Balaji. He told me that you have to go today anyhow. I asked him whether it can be postponed, he told me that we don’t have enough time to apply for a new WP. Well I had to agree on that. There then my tension started and they also at a time started my travel formalities. The rain was still on its full flow. I was thinking that the Chennai clouds were crying hearing this news and they came to know a day back itselfJ. So the whole day went like that, I have to couple of documents and need to collect my tickets, money and medical reports. Mani helped me via his friend to sign the overseas agreement. Once again thanks a lot to Mani and your friend who took the trouble in rain for the sake of me. Thanks a lot buddy, miss u. then I called my friend and colleague Vinhodh and asked him that we need to go to collect my reports and tickets. To be very frank, I didn’t gave him any option and I know he didn’t even mind in helping me in such a whether. Also I called my parents and updated them about my travel. Called my two very dear friends Kavi and Varsh and asked them to come asap. Also I called all my friends school, college, ILP, relationship and told them that I will be leaving today night. So all this happen in that single day and I cam back to office at 7 PM and was ready to go home as I need to prepare and pack my luggages. Also I called my room mate Abhi to get the cosmetic stuffs as I wont be having any time to buy. He too didn’t oppose or I didn’t gave him any option I say. Well just met all of my friends and departed. I can see the sadness and feeling that they gonna miss me when I wont be here. Well that’s what I wanted, that when I leave ppl should miss me and I think I have given them to the best of I can. I packed my bags and was ready for the airport. Once again I wanna thank all of them who were there during my good and bad times in Motorola. Well to mention my team is the best. Dev, Sudhir, Kavitha, Varshini, Priya, Sreedhar, Mani, Vinhodh, and my Kodai group, ILP mates and my never forgetting room mates Amit, Vicki, Abhishek and Prabhjot. All gave me good luck and best wishes.
Ok now its time for my journey details. I cant imagine I have written such a big mailJ. Well I think its what everyone feels away from home and India. I reached airport by 12 midnight with my room mate Abhi. My flight was at 4:15. Actually, i had flight from Chennai to Dubai and then Dubai to London. I was supposed to reach London by 2:15 PM UK tim ours will b in the evening. I was still talking with my friends and I was updating every action to my parents. The phone was ringing all the time. I have to change my battery with Kavi’s. everyone called and wish me luck. I then check in for security by 1 AM. Again It was a big queue. Ok finally I get passed the security, I was carrying one suitecase and a handbag. I then directly went to the boarding counter. There also, it was damn slow and I waited in the queue for almost 30 mins. When my turn came, I was a bit worried as to know how much weight I was carrying. It was totally 34 Kg. 25.5 the suitecase and rest hand bag. I was carrying all my docs and report in that and also the ticket. I went through that, gave my suitecase to the emirates and collect my tickets. I got two tickets, one from Chennai to Dubai and the other one was from Dubai to London. I then finally called up my parents and talked being in India. My mother cried and I couldn’t stop my emotions. Well I asked her not to worry and talked with my father and sister. I then asked Abhi to leave and told him all the best. I then went to the immigration check and there he examined my passport and asked me few questions reg my reason of travel, is it ur first travel to abroad, any doc that ur company gave to you…. I then cleared the immigration and went in directly for security check. There I was asked to remove all the stuffs except clothing J. I then was all set to wait for the flight. I called my friend and talked with her for an hour and she adviced me all the things. I was supposed to wait for more than an hour and hence while talking with her, the time went like a rocket. Then the announcement came for all the passengers travelling in flight no 543, please proceed to the gate. I again stood in line and waiting for the line to progress. It was a moment of mixed reactions. Happiness, excitement, sadness, a feeling of something I m gonna miss, my parents, my friends, my Motorola, JNR, HR of my JNRJ all came into my mind. Well I get in the plane and it was a biggie. I cheked in and searched my seat and got myself comfortable. Again luck played with me and I was surrounded by guysL. In plane there was a middle line and I was sitting on the left side. Thank GOD I didn’t get a seat in the middle. I was still tensed. Well the air hostesses were walking around and were checking all the security things for each and every passenger. Finally the time 4:15 arrived and the captain announced that we gonna take off soon. I was looking outside the window. People were trying to sleep, but I want to enjoy this moment of my life. I also opened the TV screen and set my option for the forward camera of the plane so that I can see each and every moment. People next to me were trying to sleep, but I don wanna loose this moment with my sleep. If I would have slept for the whole time, I would have nothing to write for you people. I have sacrificed my sleep for this mailJ, just kidding. The plane took off and I was flying in air. I have never imagined and thought all this gonna happen in a single day. I cried for a moment that I left India, where I stayed for 24 years and it gave me so many things that I cant even describe.
Chapter 2 in the Next Post
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